1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 434 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Express | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
